Monarch Messenger
Friday, April 12, 2024
From Doan's Desk....
I can verify that if any student, parent, or teacher is feeling overwhelmed right now…you are not alone! It is a crazy and hectic time with upcoming state testing, Prom preparations, spring sports, Advanced Placement testing, graduation, and the end of the school year all coming up in quick succession. It’s ironic because we want to communicate as much information as possible, but the “Monarch Messenger” can become overwhelming in trying to read all the information for all the details. I take solace in the fact that this is part of the natural ebb and flow of the school year and this just happens to be the exciting but overwhelming time. So take a moment and enjoy reading through all the different details in this week’s “Monarch Messenger” knowing it is a ton of good stuff that is happening in our community.
Have a great weekend!!
Greg Doan
Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO MONARCH'S FBLA STATE CONFERENCE WINNERS
Please congratulate the following Future Business Leaders of America, State Conference top ten winners.
- In Business Management: Bailey Clark, Jack Killian and Nick Folsom.
- In Job Interview: Katalina Dunlap-Herreria
- In Introduction to Business Communication: Ty Johnson
- In Introduction to FBLA: Lucas Wieland
- In Business Law: Andie Wilkerson
They competed at the State conference this past Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Gaylord of the Rockies. There were +3,800 students competing in 71 different events.
State Testing Reminders 2024
As you may know, our students will take the State of Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Science assessment in April as well as the SAT, PSAT10 and PSAT9. This assessment will be done using the BlueBook application on district chromebooks. Students who are enrolled in the 1:Web Program, will be required to bring their device to school. Students who have opted out will be given a loaner device for test administration.
The make up date for the SAT will be Thursday April 25th. There will be no makeup dates for PSAT 10 or PSAT 9.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either assistant principal Dr. Cara Maronek or Ailey Ruger.
UPCOMING EVENTS
For a complete list of events, please see the CALENDAR on our website.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECYCLE COLORADO'S 17TH ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST
We wanted to make sure you heard about this fantastic opportunity for students to participate in Recycle Colorado’s 17th Annual Poster Contest!
This year’s theme is Trash to Treasure. Winners from each age group (and their teachers) will receive cash prizes and their artwork will be featured in promotions for Colorado Recycles Week and America Recycles Day in November!
All K-12th students in Colorado are invited to showcase their creativity and passion for upcycling by submitting their poster art by Friday, April 19.
- For more details about this year’s contest and to register: https://www.recyclecolorado.org/poster-contest
- To view last year’s winners (many from BVSD!): Colorado's Youth Dig into their Creativity to Create Compost Art! (recyclecolorado.org)
PROM 2024
Senior Posters will be displayed at the Monarch After-Prom on April 26. Senior posters are a popular tradition for After-Prom. We encourage you to create a poster recognizing your senior and drop it off at Monarch's front office beginning the week of April 23.
Here are the guidelines on Senior Posters:
- Use standard 22 x 28 poster-board size
- Professionally printed posters are okay if they meet the size standard
- Include your senior's first name on front of poster (last name on front or back)
- Include phone number on back of poster (for returning)
- Photos can be from senior year or throughout the years (photos must meet Student Code of Conduct standards)
- Drop off at Monarch HS front desk April 23-26
- Posters will be available for pick up at Monarch HS April 29-30
MONARCH AFTER PROM
For the First Time: Take a Sneak Peak at After Prom
Come see Monarch High School transformed into the Greatest Show for After Prom! We welcome the community to get a sneak peek from 8-9:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, before the students arrive. If you're interested in volunteering or donating, check the Amazon prize wish list, supply needs, and volunteer opportunities. all the details www.monarchafterprom.com
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR AFTER PROM TICKETS
Continue the fun on Prom night at Monarch's After Prom event--we'll have food, games, inflatables and lots of prizes!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
This opportunity offers high school students over 40 hours of volunteer experience and is perfect for students who enjoy STEM or are considering a future career in education.
Questions? Contact Victoria Budzien (victoria.budzien@bvsd.org)
BVSD NEWS
COUNTY RESOURCE AND HEALTH EVENT
Newcomer Families and Others
Boulder Valley School District has partnered with Boulder County Public Health and other community partners to host a health and resource event at Columbine Elementary on Saturday, April 13th from 11 am to 3 pm. This event is open to all (families, adults, youth).
Some resources available include vaccines for youth and adults, immigration guidance, family assistance, mental health support, benefits, and child and youth programs. Learn more at: Family Health and Resource Event on April 13th.
Spanish
Evento de recursos y salud del condado: para familias recién llegadas y otros
El Distrito Escolar del Valle de Boulder se ha asociado con el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Boulder y otros socios comunitarios para organizar un evento de salud y recursos en la Primaria Columbine el sábado 13 de abril de 11 am a 3 pm. Este evento está abierto a todos (familias, adultos, jóvenes).
Algunos recursos disponibles incluyen vacunas para jóvenes y adultos, orientación sobre inmigración, asistencia familiar, apoyo de salud mental, beneficios y programas para niños y jóvenes. Obtenga más información en: Evento de recursos y salud familiar el 13 de abril.
NAACP HOSTING BLACK-IDENTIFYING GRADUATION CEREMONY
NAACP Hosting Black-Identifying Student Graduation Ceremony
12th Grade Students and Families: The Boulder NAACP Branch is hosting a Black-Identifying Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Renée Crown Institute, located at 1135 Broadway, Boulder, CO. Students who would like to attend, should please register here by April 15th in order to secure their place for the ceremony and to receive their Graduation Kente Cloth Stole from the NAACP.
Questions? Contact Dr. Bianca Gallegos, BVSD Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org
Spanish
NAACP de Boulder organizará una ceremonia de graduación para estudiantes que se identifican como negros
Estudiantes y familias de 12º grado: La sucursal de la NAACP de Boulder organizará una ceremonia de graduación para estudiantes que se identifican como negros el miércoles 1 de mayo a las 6:30 p.m. en el Renée Crown Institute, ubicado en 1135 Broadway, Boulder, CO. Los estudiantes que deseen asistir deben registrarse aquí antes del 15 de abril para asegurar su lugar para la ceremonia y recibir su estola de tela Kente de graduación de la NAACP.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la Dra. Bianca Gallegos, Directora Ejecutiva de Asociaciones Estratégicas de BVSD en bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org
ASSOCIATE DEGREE INFORMATION NIGHT
As you may have read in The Spot, BVSD students can now earn an Associate Degree, tuition free. We are inviting current 8th and 9th Grade families to attend the BVSD Associate Degree Information Night at the BVSD Education Center located at 6500 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO.
We will have two different sessions for the Associate Degree Information Night on Monday, April 15th:
- 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - English Session
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Spanish Session
During the Associate Degree Information Night, families will learn about the requirements and options for associate degree completion via Front Range Community College (FRCC) through BVSD college courses taken at their own high school or via online courses. We will also walk families through an example associate degree pathway.
The associate degree and the corresponding course credits from FRCC are accepted at most in-state public universities, colleges and institutions and can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
All students are capable of taking these courses and successfully earning college credit while in high school! Learn more about how your student can earn college credits by visiting the College Before Graduation webpage.
In addition, families will learn about how students can earn one year of free college tuition via the Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) Program.
We hope you’ll be able to join us, thank you for your RSVP.
Estimadas familias de octavo y noveno grados,
Como habrá leído en Al Punto, los estudiantes de BVSD ahora pueden obtener un título asociado, sin costo de matrícula. Estamos invitando a las familias de octavo y noveno grado a asistir a la Noche de Información sobre títulos asociados de BVSD en el Centro educativo de BVSD ubicado en 6500 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO. El título asociado es equivalente a una carrera técnica universitaria corta de dos años.
Tendremos dos sesiones diferentes para la Noche de Información sobre Título Asociado el lunes 15 de abril:
- 17:00 - 17:45 - Sesión de inglés
- 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Sesión de español
Durante la Noche de información sobre el título asociado, las familias aprenderán sobre los requisitos y opciones para completar un título asociado a través de Front Range Community College (FRCC) por medio de los cursos universitarios de BVSD tomados en su propia escuela preparatoria o mediante cursos en línea. También guiaremos a las familias a través de un ejemplo de cursos para alcanzar el título asociado.
El título de asociado y los créditos de curso correspondientes de FRCC se aceptan en la mayoría de las universidades, colegios e instituciones públicas del estado y se pueden aplicar para obtener una licenciatura de 4 años.
¡Todos los estudiantes son capaces de tomar estos cursos y obtener créditos universitarios con éxito mientras estudian la preparatoria! Obtenga más información sobre cómo su estudiante puede obtener créditos universitarios visitando la página web Universidad antes de la graduación.
Además, las familias aprenderán cómo los estudiantes pueden obtener un año de matrícula universitaria gratuita a través del Programa de Aceleración de Estudiantes mediante Inscripción Concurrente (ASCENT).
Esperamos que pueda asistir, gracias por confirmar su asistencia aquí.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
COUNSELING STAFF
- Counseling Assistant Megan Navarro
- Student Last Names A-E Aimee Dana
- Student Last Names F-K Ben Holloway
- Student Last Names L-RN Autumn Coppejans
- Student Last Names RO-Z Jill Benisch
THE SENIOR SCOOP
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR PARADE
Saturday, May 11th at 4pm
Grab your cowbells and pom poms and come out to celebrate our seniors during the annual MOHI Senior Grad Parade!
Feel free to use it to spread the word! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and find a spot on the route to cheer them on. The parade will start at Ascent Church parking lot at 3:30pm, first go through Louisville, then into Superior, finishing at Monarch High School.
We need YOU!
We need at least a dozen parents to assist with this over the next four weeks to make it successful. Senior parents do NOT assist on the day of the parade so that they can enjoy it with their kids, so we really need parents from ALL grades to help out! (Duties include help with posting signs, distributing flyers, parade start, and cleanup).
If you are interested, please contact Kate Brooks (teleskate17@gmail.com) or Tara Carlson (tara.c.carlson@gmail.com) for more information.
FREE COLLEGE CREDIT THIS SUMMER
EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDITS! Enroll in summer District Select courses!
English Comp. I
English Comp. II
Intro to Literature
General Psychology II
Interpersonal Communication
Math for Liberal Arts
Personal Finance
Intro to PC Applications
Environmental Ethics
Introducción al Arte Cinematográfico
This week’s newsletter focus is on Personal Finance and PC Applications. Please be aware that
all courses will only run if enough students sign up. May 10th is the deadline to sign up for
summer classes so sign up today!!
Personal Finance and PC Applications
- BUS 1016 Personal Finance - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD Electives OR Practical
Experience AND the Money Management graduation requirement). Online Asynchronous - May
28 to August 5
Surveys the basic personal finance needs of most individuals and introduces the personal
finance tools useful in planning and instituting a successful personal financial philosophy.
The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career
planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes.
INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Isom
- CIS 1018 Intro to PC Applications - 3 College Credits (Meets 5 credits of BVSD Electives OR
Practical Experience AND the Computer Science graduation requirement). Online
Asynchronous - May 28 to August 5
This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system
components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a
web browser to access the Internet. INSTRUCTOR: TBD
Students will need access to Microsoft Office. See HandyApps on your Chromebook.
HOW TO APPLY......
- Learn more about available courses by clicking here and click on District Select Course Listing 2024 - 2025.
- Apply to FRCC. FRCC will issue you an S number. You'll need that for step 3.
- Complete the CBG agreement.
- Wait for an approval email from the College and Career office with directions for
- registering. When you receive that email, follow the directions.
- Bonus: here’s a little slideshow covering the information in the aforementioned steps 1-4.
Click here for video Instructions for completing the FRCC application
Students and parents can also reach out to Kelly Isom, Monarch’s Grad+ site lead, at kelly.isom@bvsd.org
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
VAN NELLESSEN NAMED DAILY CAMERA'S BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Monarch’s Van Nellessen high fives teammates in a tame celebration following a win over Horizon Thursday, January 25, 2024. (Photo by Brent W. New/BoCoPreps.com)
MONARCH ATHLETICS INFORMATION NIGHT
TUESDAY, MAY 7TH
6:00-7:00PM
We invite 8th graders and new students that will be attending Monarch next year to come out and meet our coaches and get information about our athletic programs.
ATHLETIC PUNCH PASSES
Punch Passes are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Games.
ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS STAFF
All questions regarding activities, athletics, or required registration forms should be directed to-
- Darren Duplechin, Activities & Athletic Department Assistant
- Eric Gustafson, Athletic Director
- Dr. Cara Maronek, Activities Director
MONARCH BOOSTER CLUB
MOHI STUDENT MEDIA
PLANEVIEW
PLANEVIEW, Episode 3-THE MASCOT
Check out the latest episode of Monarch's student created sitcom.
THE MIX
CLICK THE MAGAZINE COVER TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE!
The Mix-Volume 28, Issue 3
KYOT
Monarch's new sitcom Planeview is a hit. We take a look behind the scenes about how this sensation came to be. Plus, we're putting our taste buds to the test in Hot Ones.
MOHI SOCIAL MEDIA
HELPFUL LINKS
2023-24 MOHI Manual del estudiante (Español)
Request a Letter of Recommendation
Schoology Parent Login Instructions
Schoology Parent Notifications
Learning Ally Login Information for students:
LEARNING ALLY is now available for all MHS students and staff to access. This audio tool provides human-read texts for most novels and textbooks.
Student sign-in instructions: Go to https://learningally.org/
Username: their BVSD email
Password: coyotes (case sensitive)
Username: their BVSD email
Password: BVSDmonarch1 (case sensitive)
***Once they sign into Learning Ally they need to change their password. Students can also add the app to their phones.
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SCHOOL MESSENGER: Instructions to Receive Messages (english & español)
As we welcome students back into our building for the 2023-2024 school year, we want to make sure to reiterate that BVSD has zero tolerance for discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual violence, which has no place in our school. We are dedicated to creating equitable learning spaces for all in our community
Al dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de nuevo a nuestro edificio para el año escolar 2023-2024, queremos asegurarnos de reiterar que el BVSD tiene tolerancia cero para la discriminación y el acoso sexual, incluyendo la violencia sexual, que no tiene lugar en nuestra escuela. Estamos dedicados a crear espacios de aprendizaje equitativos para todos en nuestra comunidad.
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.